Smart Fourjoy concept headed to Frankfurt

The Smart Fourjoy concept is headed to the Frankfurt Motor Show.

PHOTO: Handout, Smart

By Nick Tragianis, Postmedia News

Originally published: September 6, 2013

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The design may not be for everyone, but Smart’s latest concept, the Fourjoy, definitely catches the eye. Part of what supposedly makes it a ‘joy’ is the fact that its missing all four doors, but rest assured, it can share its motoring mirth with four people. Of course, Smart pegs the Fourjoy as the "forerunner of the new Smart generation," most likely hinting at the impending ForFour due out sometime next year.

Powering the Fourjoy is a 55 kW electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery, lifted right out of the ForTwo Electric Drive. Smart hasn’t quite confirmed that this will be a powertrain option in the ForFour, but its definitely possible having it appear in the production model in some form. The Fourjoy will make its official debut next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.